Today I am going to tell you how I made myself two urns for under six dollars.
Why urns? Well, when I was decorating my Fall mantel, I went looking for two of them, and couldn't find what I needed anywhere. I found urns, but they were huge and very expensive. My mantel isn't very deep, so I needed something small, and of course, inexpensive. So, make your own urn...here is how I made mine...
I knew if I could use a cheap plastic flower pot for the top, I just needed to find a base.
So, as I was walking through Wal-mart one day, I saw these lime green ice cream bowls, and they were $1.98 for the two of them. I grabbed them up and flipped them upside down to see if they would work. I literally ran to the garden center to see if I could find some pots. These were only $1.98 each!
I brought them home and glued them together with E-6000 adhesive, and let them dry overnight.
Then, I spray painted them with chalkboard spray paint. I used the chalkboard spray paint for a matte finish, then I lightly brushed on some aqua acrylic paint to give them an aged look.
And they were just what I was looking for! I can't wait to put some rosemary trees in them for Christmas!
Claire says
How inventive you are!!
Jen says
Enjoyed your post. Wish I could think more creatively. Happy fall~Jen
Meg says
Well done! Love them!
Lisa @ akawest says
Wow, that was creative!
odile says
great series
craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says
Now I have another project to add to my ever-growing list to do. They just don't get done. Gee, maybe if I spent less time admiring everybody else's work.... I'll gather supplies now and work inside in the winter. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Janet
Sarah Tackett says
Great idea, I definitely pinned this and am going to try it!
Kathryn says
What a great idea! I've been pining over the large urns I see everywhere filled with mums and pumpkins, but they tend to be pretty expensive, especially in pairs! Totally pinned this!
Craftberry Bush says
Hey Jessica...how clever ! I looked for so long for the urns I have now...but I wish I had seen this before....thank you so much for sharing...xo
Angela @ Cottage Magpie says
Oooh, sooooo clever! They look great! Thanks for a great idea.
~Angela~
Designs By Pinky says
What a great idea! I am going to try this! I need a big urn for out front and don't want to spend alot of $$$$! Thanks for the idea! Came over from Met Monday. XO, Pinky
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
This is a fantastic idea--I'm pinning and going to try it out! Thank you so much for sharing, and what a creative and clever way to craft an urn--I just love it, Jessica!
Becky Lindenmayer says
Really cute and creative! Love the whole mantle :)
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
What a cool idea!
Michelle says
Cute Idea!
LaFawne says
I really like this idea! opens up a world of possibilities to use different shapes- great job!